Qualcomm is rumored to switch to TSMC’s advanced 3nm process or N3E, starting next year, meaning that the company’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could potentially be the first product from the chipset maker to showcase the attributes of being made on a next-generation node. However, we should expect other upgrades along the way, such as the transition to faster and more efficient DRAM support.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to support LPDDR6 RAM from next year, Samsung is expected to be at the forefront of this technology
With LPDDR5X RAM support present for current-generation chipsets and will likely be integrated with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that is slated to be announced later this year, the only way forward is with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. According to @OreXda, Qualcomm’s 2024 flagship SoC is said to support the LPDDR6 standard, and on Twitter, the tipster cleverly shared a press image of Samsung’s LPDDR6 DRAM, suggesting that the Korean manufacturer will lead from the front.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be the first Qualcomm chipset to switch to the company’s custom Oryon cores, which will be possible thanks to the earlier acquisition of Nuvia. It is likely that these Oryon cores will benefit from higher memory bandwidth granted by switching over to the LPDDR6 standard, though we do not know the exact specifications of this technology.
LPDDR6 Coming with Snapdragon N3E 👀 pic.twitter.com/sZY1n2MQxD
— Connor/코너/コナー (@OreXda) May 4, 2023
We do know that between Samsung’s LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X RAM, there was a 1.3 times memory bandwidth difference, along with a power consumption delta of 20 percent. At the very least, we should see the LPDDR6 standard provide the same benefit compared to LPDDR5X, leading to a more efficient flagship smartphone. The alleged capabilities of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 are said to be exceptional, with an earlier rumor claiming that the latter delivers better multi-core performance than Apple’s M2.
One of the reasons for this performance uplift, aside from Qualcomm’s switch to custom cores, could be the transition to faster DRAM, but at this time, it is best not to speculate on unreleased chips, especially when the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is yet to launch. As always, we recommend treating this news with a pinch of salt since it will take the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 a long time to be found in future flagships.
News Source: @OreXda
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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